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London Borough of Lambeth
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Lambeth. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates5,643Searchable applications
511Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,211 approved or refused records
841Refused applications
3,370 approved · 841 refused · 255 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas65 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas219 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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- Decided26/01688/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (waste and recycling details) of planning permission ref. 24/03279/FUL (Demolition of 8a Harleyford Street and construction of new 5 storey development, to provide 8 new homes (Use Class C3) and ground floor community use (Use Class F2), refurbishment and extension of Kennington Park Community Centre (Use Class F2) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping), granted on 11.03.2026.
Kennington Park Community Centre 8 Harleyford Street London SE11 5SY
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01689/FUL
Redevelopment of Arch 555, involving demolition of front extension structure and installation of a roller shutter with windows above and an entrance door.
Arch 555 Valentia Place London SW9 8PJ
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01690/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 19 (Cycle parking ) of planning permission ref : 24/03279/FUL (Demolition of 8a Harleyford Street and construction of new 5 storey development, to provide 8 new homes (Use Class C3) and ground floor community use (Use Class F2), refurbishment and extension of Kennington Park Community Centre (Use Class F2) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping.This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policies ED1 (Offices) of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021)) granted on 11.03.2026.
Kennington Park Community Centre 8 Harleyford Street London SE11 5SY
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01691/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the formation of a vehicular crossover.
155 Abercairn Road London SW16 5AH
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01692/DET
Approval of details to discharge part of conditions 33 (Arboricultural Method Statement) and 34 (Arboricultural Root Protection Method Statement) for Block 1, B1-B4 only of planning permission ref : 25/01377/RG4 (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a residential-led mixed use development comprising residential dwellings (Class C3), flexible commercial, business and service uses (Class E) and flexible community floorspace (Class F1 / F2), together with servicing, car parking, public realm and associated works) granted on 10.03.2026.
Land Between Somerleyton Rd And Rail Line, Excluding Brixton House And 16-22 Somerleyton London SW9
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01693/DET
Partial approval of details, in relation to Blocks B1-B4 only, pursuant to conditions 10 (Piling Risk Assessment Method Statement) and 11 (Piling Method Statement) of planning permission ref: 25/01377/RG4 (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a residential-led mixed use development comprising residential dwellings (Class C3), flexible commercial, business and service uses (Class E) and flexible community floorspace (Class F1 / F2), together with servicing, car parking, public realm and associated works), granted on 10.03.2026.
Land Between Somerleyton Rd And Rail Line, Excluding Brixton House And 16-22 Somerleyton London SW9
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/01694/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Certificate (Proposed) for the removal all existing combustible cladding and aluminium windows and replace with that of matching appearance.
Herne Hill House Railton Road London Lambeth SE24 0EE
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01695/TPO
Front Garden:White Mulberry. Crown reduce to balance the crown and reduce end loading on lateral limbs. Install props to support lower limbs and the overall structure of the tree.Council Note: The White Mulberry is not protected by TPO 134 1978. Under application 25/03205/TPO, the Council confirmed that only T6 Common Lime and T7 Horse Chestnut fall within Area A1 and are protected by the Order.As the site lies within CA12 Streatham Park Garrads Road Conservation Area, the works have been considered under section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council raises no objection and does not propose to make a Tree Preservation Order in respect of this tree.This decision does not grant consent for works to any tree protected by TPO 134.
38 Tooting Bec Gardens London SW16 1QZ
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01697/TCA
FRONT GARDEN: T1 Common Beech. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.Council Note:The notifier describes T1 as dead but has submitted the proposed felling through the six week Section 211 notification procedure rather than relying on an exemption. The Council has therefore considered the works as notified and raises no objection.
22 The Chase London Lambeth SW4 0NH
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01698/FUL
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden. (Retrospective)
95 Lollard Street London SE11 6PX
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01699/FUL
Formation of an additional internal floor level within the existing outbuilding through the excavation of a semi-basement level and the installation of a new window and relocation of existing French doors.
117 Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01700/FUL
Replacement of bay door and windows to the rear elevation at ground floor level; installation of new window to the rear elevation of the side infill extension at ground floor level; installation of new window to the north eastern side elevation at ground floor level.
Flat 1 27 Voltaire Road London SW4 6DF
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01701/TCA
FRONT GARDEN: T1 Cabbage Palm. THIN internal growth. REMOVE dead seed pods and leaves. REDUCE height from approximately 5m to 4m and reduce spread from approximately 2m to 1.5m.
37 Carson Road London Lambeth SE21 8HT
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01702/FUL
Erection of a single storey lower ground floor extension and demolition of a rear extension to the ground floor and installation of new side access door and new window to rear ground floor
20 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0EB
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01703/FUL
Alteration to the front garden, involving the replacement of the boundary timber fences with metal fences including pedestrian and vehicular gates, plus the formation of a vehicular means of access (crossover) and repaving for the parking of a motor vehicle, and provision of landscaping treatment. Refurbishment and repair works to steps and existing fenestration to main building. (Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/01704/LB applications received).
43 Netherford Road London Lambeth SW4 6AF
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01704/LB
Alteration to the front garden, involving the replacement of the boundary timber fences with metal fences including pedestrian and vehicular gates, plus the formation of a vehicular means of access (crossover) and repaving for the parking of a motor vehicle, and provision of landscaping treatment. Refurbishment and repair works to steps and existing fenestration to main building. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01704/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01703/FUL).
43 Netherford Road London SW4 6AF
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/01705/FUL
Erection of a roof extension to provide additional habitable floorspace, including small well-screened terrace, with associated works including replacement doors and windows, new cladding and new front entrance porch.
11 Daysbrook Road London SW2 3TB
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01706/FUL
Erection of a two-storey side extension incorporating a ground-floor car port, with a flat roof incorporating solar photovoltaic panels, together with the insertion of a new external door in the existing ground-floor side elevation.
10 Francis Bentley Mews London SW4 0EG
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01707/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension.
108 Effra Parade London SW2 1PR
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01708/LB
Replacement of the existing timber sash and casement windows with a slim-profile vacuum insulated glass system, replacement of modern window over rear stairwell, installation of metal work railings to side window, and installation of awnings to the rear facade
41 Groveway London Lambeth SW9 0AH
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01712/FUL
Change of use of part of the ground floor and the first and second floors from a restaurant/caf� (Use Class E(b)) to residential accommodation (Use Class C3) to create 1 self-contained flat including creation of a separate residential entrance, replacement of existing first and second floor rear windows, installation of a rooflight and other associated alterations.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 26/01712/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 26/01713/LB)
146 Stockwell Road London SW9 9TQ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01713/LB
Change of use of part of the ground floor and the first and second floors from a restaurant/caf� (Use Class E(b)) to residential accommodation (Use Class C3) to create 1 self-contained flat including creation of a separate residential entrance, replacement of existing first and second floor rear windows, reinstatement of sash windows and glazing bars, reinstatement of chimney stacks and pots, removal of modern services and additions to the rear elevation, installation of a rooflight, formation of new internal partitions, removal of later additions and associated repair and restoration works.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01713/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01712/FUL)
146 Stockwell Road London SW9 9TQ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01714/PDE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor side infill extension with dimensions of 6.00m (length), 4.00m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves) and new french doors to the rear elevation.
1 Kemerton Road London SE5 9AP
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01715/FUL
Change of use of the ground floor from public house (Sui Generis) to commercial unit (Use Class E).
Pratts And Payne 103 - 105 Streatham High Road London SW16 1HJ
Received 11 Jun 2026
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